Harman Kardon BDS 5 SO User Manual

5.1-channel Blu-ray Disc
™
receiver
BDS 5
Specifications
harman kardon BDS 5
Designed to bring movie theatre thrills right to your home,
the harman kardon BDS 5 combines an impressive range
of today’s most sought-after features and technologies
into one sleek, top-of-the-line A/V receiver. Specializing
in ‘wow’ factor, the BDS 5 has a Blu-ray Disc
™
player,
5.1-channel digital amplifier and the very latest in Dolby
®
and DTS
®
surround sound decoding – all blended into a
single, outstanding system. Delivering ultra-faithful sound
reproduction with the highest-resolution picture and
sound quality possible (thanks to an HDMI
™
1.3a output),
the BDS 5 entertains at every turn – and even has an
intuitive on-screen menu to get novices up and running
with the greatest of ease. If you want the BDS 5 as
part of a complete package, the BDS 800, BDS 700 and
BDS 600 home theatre systems bundle together the
BDS 5 with 360-degree surround sound speakers and a
powerful 200-watt subwoofer – to help the BDS 5 blow
audiences away both near and far.
Highlights
Superb 5.1-channel A/V receiver
Make room for a multitalented full-line media player that plays
music, movies and multimedia – from one vastly capable
system
Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoding
Hear TV or film soundtracks with superb surround sound and
optimal clarity – the way the filmmaker intended
Reads Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD recordings
Plays most recordable media – even MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MP3,
WMA and JPEG files through the USB port
Stylish, sleek and compact design
Complementary, space-saving design fits your life and living
room – while performing the same as a full-size system
HDMI 1.3a output
Enjoy the highest-quality, HD standard for digital video (1080p)
and high-resolution audio
Front-panel USB port
Easy, temporary connection lets you play music, video and
picture files from portable players or flash drives
Learning remote
Control your entire A/V system – as well as your TV, cable
box or satellite tuner – with one easy-to-use preprogrammed
remote
Intuitive on-screen menu
Makes setting up and using the receiver easy – even for
novices

Harman Kardon BDS 5 SO Specifications

Audio Specifications

continuous average power stereo mode	65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.1% THD, both channels driven into 6 ohms
multichannel power	65 watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.1% THD, all channels driven into 6 ohms
input sensitivity/impedance	250mV/46k ohms
signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A)	–90dB
frequency response @ 1W	20Hz – 20kHz (±0.5dB)
slew rate	40V/µsec

FM Tuner Specifications

frequency range	87.5MHz – 108.0MHz (US and EU)
usable sensitivity IHF	>14dBf
signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo)	–60dB/–55dB
distortion mono/stereo	0.3%/0.5%
stereo separation	–45dB @ 1kHz
image rejection	–70dB
IF rejection	–80dB

Disc Player Specifications

supported disc formats	12cm or 8cm BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW discs
region code (BD/DVD)	A/1 (USA); B/2 (EU)
audio formats	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, PCM, WMA, MP3
still-image format	JPEG
video signal system	NTSC (USA) or PAL (EU)
frequency response	20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB
signal-to-noise ratio	–90dB (A-weighted)
dynamic range	90dB (16-bit)
THD/1kHz	DVD/CD: 0.1%
wow & flutter	Below measurable limits

General Specifications

power requirement	110 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
power consumption	110W maximum; <1W standby
dimensions	102mm x 401mm x 260mm
weight	6.5kg (14.3 lb)